All Discussions Tagged 'Energy' - Home Energy Pros2016-12-09T15:25:26Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/group/bpi/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Energy&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBPI Energy Auditors Carry the Banner for Dominion East Ohio's Highly Successful Energy Efficiency Programtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2015-01-08:6069565:Topic:1729262015-01-08T14:24:21.974ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p><span class="userContent">GoodCents energy auditors, certified by the Building Performance Institute, are the gatekeepers to an incredibly successful Home Performance with Energy Star (HPwES) program implemented by Dominion East Ohio that has resulted in $4.4 millio<span class="text_exposed_show">n in rebates to customers since the program's inception in 2010. <br></br> <br></br> Every assessment begins with an energy audit by a BPI energy auditor, "trained to use the most advanced, state-of-the-art…</span></span></p>
<p><span class="userContent">GoodCents energy auditors, certified by the Building Performance Institute, are the gatekeepers to an incredibly successful Home Performance with Energy Star (HPwES) program implemented by Dominion East Ohio that has resulted in $4.4 millio<span class="text_exposed_show">n in rebates to customers since the program's inception in 2010. <br/> <br/> Every assessment begins with an energy audit by a BPI energy auditor, "trained to use the most advanced, state-of-the-art equipment, takes a "whole-house" approach when testing customers' homes and identifying energy efficiency improvements."<br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dominion-east-ohio-customers-have-received-44-million-in-rebates-since-2010-through-home-performance-with-energy-star-program-2015-01-07" target="_blank">Click here to read more.</a><br/></span></span></p> BPI's Home Energy Auditing Standard Published as ANSI Standardtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-12-22:6069565:Topic:1717952014-12-22T20:33:20.792ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p><span class="userContent">The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is proud to announce that BPI-1100-T-2014: Home Energy Auditing Standard has been published as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard. <br></br> <br></br> "ANSI/BPI-1100 is the core o<span class="text_exposed_show">f what energy auditors and building analysts do," said BPI CEO Larry Zarker. "This standard provides auditors, contractors and energy efficiency programs throughout the country with a consistent…</span></span></p>
<p><span class="userContent">The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is proud to announce that BPI-1100-T-2014: Home Energy Auditing Standard has been published as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard. <br/> <br/> "ANSI/BPI-1100 is the core o<span class="text_exposed_show">f what energy auditors and building analysts do," said BPI CEO Larry Zarker. "This standard provides auditors, contractors and energy efficiency programs throughout the country with a consistent point of reference on how to conduct home energy audits..."</span></span></p>
<p><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=2001" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading.</a></span></span></p> Consumer Reports recommends BPI credentialed contractors!tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-09-10:6069565:Topic:1367672013-09-10T14:09:30.918ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p>In their latest issue, which hits newsstands this October, Consumer Reports unequivocally recommends BPI certified contractors as the professionals you should trust to perform quality energy efficiency upgrades on your home. The article cautions against “fly by night” contractors, and lauds BPI’s commitment to quality assurance and thorough energy audits before and after energy efficiency upgrades.…</p>
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<p>In their latest issue, which hits newsstands this October, Consumer Reports unequivocally recommends BPI certified contractors as the professionals you should trust to perform quality energy efficiency upgrades on your home. The article cautions against “fly by night” contractors, and lauds BPI’s commitment to quality assurance and thorough energy audits before and after energy efficiency upgrades.</p>
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<p>See more here: <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/10/bright-ideas-that-save-energy-and-money/index.htm">http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/10/bright-ideas-that-save-energy-and-money/index.htm</a></p>
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<p></p> Pilot Period for Energy Auditor and QC Inspector Exams Closingtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-10-26:6069565:Topic:970862012-10-26T15:40:08.814ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p><span class="userContent">Imminent deadlines have been set for application submissions for Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector certifications offered through the pilot Home Energy Professional certification program.</span></p>
<p><span class="userContent"><br/><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1174" target="_blank">Click here for more information.</a><br/></span></p>
<p><span class="userContent">Imminent deadlines have been set for application submissions for Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector certifications offered through the pilot Home Energy Professional certification program.</span></p>
<p><span class="userContent"><br/><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1174" target="_blank">Click here for more information.</a><br/></span></p> Home Energy Magazine and BPI Launch HVAC-2-HPtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-10-08:6069565:Topic:960102012-10-08T19:30:46.478ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p><span>Home Energy magazine (HEM) and the Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) are proud to announce the launch of </span><a href="http://www.homeenergy.org/list/topic/nav/hvac2hp?utm_source=HVAC2HP+Fall+2012+E-Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=HVAC2HP&amp;utm_medium=email">HVAC-2-HP</a><span>, a joint e-newsletter on home performance contracting for the HVAC community.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1148" target="_blank">Click here to continue…</a></p>
<p><span>Home Energy magazine (HEM) and the Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) are proud to announce the launch of </span><a href="http://www.homeenergy.org/list/topic/nav/hvac2hp?utm_source=HVAC2HP+Fall+2012+E-Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=HVAC2HP&amp;utm_medium=email">HVAC-2-HP</a><span>, a joint e-newsletter on home performance contracting for the HVAC community.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1148" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading this article.</a></p> University of Guam to offer Building Performance Institute Building Analyst / Energy Auditor Trainingtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-08-16:6069565:Topic:913292012-08-16T14:52:48.803ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p>The University of Guam Professional and International Programs office in collaboration with everblue, which specializes in green jobs and sustainable development training and certification, plan to offer BPI Building Analyst / Energy Auditor Training beginning September 17, 2012.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_news.aspx?selectedID=1085" target="_blank">Click here to keep reading</a>.</p>
<p>The University of Guam Professional and International Programs office in collaboration with everblue, which specializes in green jobs and sustainable development training and certification, plan to offer BPI Building Analyst / Energy Auditor Training beginning September 17, 2012.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_news.aspx?selectedID=1085" target="_blank">Click here to keep reading</a>.</p> Strengthening America With the Clean Energy Corpstag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-08-13:6069565:Topic:912272012-08-13T19:57:43.172ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p><strong>Publication: The Huffington Post</strong></p>
<p>Today our nation faces a youth unemployment crisis that unless addressed will have implications for the future of our workforce and the health of our economy.</p>
<p>Unemployment rates for young people between the ages of 16 and 24 are the highest they have been in more than 60 years. Last summer, the time of year when youth employment is usually at its highest, just 25 percent of all teens were employed. Less than 20 percent of Latino…</p>
<p><strong>Publication: The Huffington Post</strong></p>
<p>Today our nation faces a youth unemployment crisis that unless addressed will have implications for the future of our workforce and the health of our economy.</p>
<p>Unemployment rates for young people between the ages of 16 and 24 are the highest they have been in more than 60 years. Last summer, the time of year when youth employment is usually at its highest, just 25 percent of all teens were employed. Less than 20 percent of Latino teens and 15 percent of African-American teens reported that they had jobs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-ellen-ardouny/strengthening-america-wit_b_1765692.html?utm_hp_ref=tw">Click here to view original article.</a></p> Home Energy Auditing Standard Published as BPI Standardtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-07-31:6069565:Topic:902482012-07-31T14:03:15.322ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p>The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is proud to announce that <a href="http://www.bpi.org/files/pdf/BPI-1100-T-2012_Home%20_Energy_Auditing_Standard.pdf" target="_blank">BPI-1100-T-2012 Home Energy Auditing Standard</a> has been published as a BPI standard. The home performance industry has been calling for a resource the energy auditor can use to ensure that energy audits are conducted in alignment with current industry practices. Home performance professionals will now be able…</p>
<p>The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is proud to announce that <a href="http://www.bpi.org/files/pdf/BPI-1100-T-2012_Home%20_Energy_Auditing_Standard.pdf" target="_blank">BPI-1100-T-2012 Home Energy Auditing Standard</a> has been published as a BPI standard. The home performance industry has been calling for a resource the energy auditor can use to ensure that energy audits are conducted in alignment with current industry practices. Home performance professionals will now be able to ensure that energy audits are conducted as thoroughly as possible by applying this standard to their projects.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1053" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading this article.</a></p> BPI's Home Energy Auditing Standard Released for Public Commenttag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-07-05:6069565:Topic:885502012-07-05T14:53:42.363ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p>The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is pleased to announce that its <em><span style="font-family: 'Verdana', 'sans-serif';">BPI-1100-T-2012: Home Energy Auditing Standard (formerly BPI-101)</span></em> is now available for public comment for a period of 7 business days and will soon be published as a BPI standard. <em><span style="font-family: 'Verdana', 'sans-serif';">BPI-1100-T-2012</span></em> was developed in an effort to standardize and clarify what is included in a…</p>
<p>The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is pleased to announce that its <em><span style="font-family: 'Verdana', 'sans-serif';">BPI-1100-T-2012: Home Energy Auditing Standard (formerly BPI-101)</span></em> is now available for public comment for a period of 7 business days and will soon be published as a BPI standard. <em><span style="font-family: 'Verdana', 'sans-serif';">BPI-1100-T-2012</span></em> was developed in an effort to standardize and clarify what is included in a whole-building, science-based energy audit of existing homes.</p>
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<p> <a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1015" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading this article.</a></p> Application Deadline for Home Energy Professional Pilot Exams Extended!tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-06-20:6069565:Topic:873892012-06-20T19:19:04.515ZMike Kandelhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/MikeKandel
<p>BPI has extended its application deadline for candidates wishing to take BPI's pilot Home Energy Professional (HEP) certification exams. All candidates should send their applications in to BPI by close of business <strong>Tuesday, July 31st, 2012</strong>. <a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=975" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading this article.</a></p>
<p>BPI has extended its application deadline for candidates wishing to take BPI's pilot Home Energy Professional (HEP) certification exams. All candidates should send their applications in to BPI by close of business <strong>Tuesday, July 31st, 2012</strong>. <a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=975" target="_blank">Click here to continue reading this article.</a></p>